Stock-Based Compensation for Waters Corporation (WAT)
Stock-Based Compensation for Waters Corporation (WAT): headline value $54.13M · YoY +21.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$54.13M
YoY change
+21.1%
5Y CAGR
+8.0%
Peak year (2025)
$54.13M
Latest annual
$54.13M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Waters Corporation (WAT) from 1995 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Waters Corporation (WAT) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54.13M | +21.1% | ||
| 2024 | $44.71M | +21.3% | ||
| 2023 | $36.87M | -13.4% | ||
| 2022 | $42.56M | +42.3% | ||
| 2021 | $29.92M | -18.8% | ||
| 2020 | $36.87M | -4.4% | ||
| 2019 | $38.58M | +2.8% | ||
| 2018 | $37.54M | -4.8% | ||
| 2017 | $39.44M | -3.8% | ||
| 2016 | $41.00M | +22.9% | ||
| 2015 | $33.37M | +1.1% | ||
| 2014 | $33.00M | +4.1% | ||
| 2013 | $31.71M | +8.7% | ||
| 2012 | $29.18M | +5.8% | ||
| 2011 | $27.58M | +11.0% | ||
| 2010 | $24.85M | -12.0% | ||
| 2009 | $28.25M | -8.2% | ||
| 2008 | $30.78M | +6.7% | ||
| 2007 | $28.86M | +0.1% | ||
| 2006 | $28.81M | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Waters Corporation's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Waters Corporation (WAT) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $54.13M (2025) – grew 21.1% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Waters Corporation stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of +8.0% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $54.13M (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1995.
Within Healthcare, Waters Corporation (WAT) ranks 5th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $313.00M.
Waters Corporation Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Waters Corporation Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $54.13M
Waters Corporation stock-based compensation in 2025 was $54.13M, grew 21.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Waters Corporation Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $44.71M
Waters Corporation stock-based compensation in 2024 was $44.71M, grew 21.3% from 2023.
Waters Corporation Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $36.87M
Waters Corporation stock-based compensation in 2023 was $36.87M, declined 13.4% below 2022.
Waters Corporation Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $42.56M
Waters Corporation stock-based compensation in 2022 was $42.56M, surged 42.3% from 2021.
Waters Corporation Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $29.92M
Waters Corporation stock-based compensation in 2021 was $29.92M.
See more financial history for Waters Corporation (WAT).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Waters Corporation, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $1.35B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $971.00M | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $955.00M | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $626.00M | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $0 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Waters Corporation's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Waters Corporation (WAT) is $54.13M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Waters Corporation stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Waters Corporation (WAT) stock-based compensation changed +21.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Waters Corporation stock-based compensation?
Waters Corporation (WAT) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +8.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Waters Corporation stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Waters Corporation stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $54.13M in 2025.
What was Waters Corporation stock-based compensation in 2024?
Waters Corporation (WAT) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $44.71M.
What was Waters Corporation stock-based compensation in 2025?
Waters Corporation (WAT) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $54.13M.
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